Broker comparison
Zerodha vs Angel One (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared
Side-by-side comparison of Zerodha and Angel One from published official pricing and features — no affiliation with either broker.
- 1 – 0Cheaper on example trades (Zerodha – Angel One)
- 4 – 6Published features (of 9)
| Metric | Zerodha | Angel One |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery brokerage | ₹0 (free) | ₹20 or 0.1% per order (whichever is lower), minimum ₹5 |
| Intraday brokerage | ₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower) | ₹20 or 0.1% per order (whichever is lower), minimum ₹5 |
| F&O brokerage | ₹20 per order (options); ₹20 or 0.03% per order for futures (whichever is lower) | ₹20 per order (flat) |
| AMC | Free first year, then ₹300 + 18% GST per year, billed quarterly (non-BSDA; ₹0 for BSDA holdings under ₹4 lakh) | Free first year, then ₹60 + GST per quarter (non-BSDA) |
| Account opening | Free (resident individuals); ₹500 for NRI | Free (online) |
| Trading API | Kite Connect — Personal API free; Connect (live data + historical) ₹500/month | SmartAPI — Free (per official SmartAPI page) |
| Reported execution speed | ≈ 80 ms (median) | ≈ 95 ms (median) |
| Algo support | Yes - via Kite Connect API | Yes - free SmartAPI with multi-language SDKs |
| Platforms | Kite (web), Kite (mobile), Console, Coin | Angel One app, Angel One web, SpeedPro |
| Best for (published) | Self-directed investors and traders who want low, predictable costs and a stable platform. | Traders who want flat-fee pricing plus research, or a free multi-language API. |
Statutory charges (STT, exchange fees, GST, etc.) are not included. Figures are from official pricing pages at our last review — verify before opening an account.
Cost face-off: what real trades cost
| Trade | Zerodha | Angel One | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intraday: ₹1 lakh buy & sell | ₹82.97 | ₹82.97 | Tie |
| Delivery: ₹50,000 buy & sell | ₹131.78 | ₹178.98 | Zerodha (saves ₹47.2) |
| Options: premium ₹100 × 75 | ₹66.43 | ₹66.43 | Tie |
| Futures: ₹24,000 × 75 | ₹1,067.15 | ₹1,067.15 | Tie |
Illustrative quantities. Try your own trade in the compare-all brokerage calculator.
Feature check
| Feature | Zerodha | Angel One |
|---|---|---|
| Free delivery | ✓ | – |
| Zero AMC | – | – |
| Free API | – | ✓ |
| TradingView | – | – |
| MCX commodity | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mutual funds | ✓ | ✓ |
| IPO | – | ✓ |
| Research desk | – | ✓ |
| Published speed | ✓ | ✓ |
What the published data shows
Zerodha publishes free equity delivery; Angel One does not (per official pricing at review). Both publish execution-speed figures (Zerodha: ≈ 80 ms (median); Angel One: ≈ 95 ms (median)) — methodologies differ; see each profile before comparing on speed alone.
Tools & profiles
- Zerodha full profile
- Angel One full profile
- Zerodha brokerage calculator
- Angel One brokerage calculator
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Frequently asked questions
Zerodha vs Angel One: which has lower delivery brokerage?
At our last review, Zerodha published delivery brokerage as "₹0 (free)" and Angel One as "₹20 or 0.1% per order (whichever is lower), minimum ₹5". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.
Does Zerodha or Angel One have a trading API?
Both have documented APIs at review time: Zerodha (Kite Connect), Angel One (SmartAPI). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.
Which is faster — Zerodha or Angel One?
Zerodha publishes ≈ 80 ms (median); Angel One publishes ≈ 95 ms (median). Sources and methodologies differ (including self-reported vs third-party figures) — they are not directly comparable without reading each source.
Is Zerodha cheaper than Angel One?
On our four example trades (intraday, delivery, options and futures), Zerodha is cheaper on 1, Angel One on 0, and 3 are tied. Statutory charges are identical, so any difference comes from brokerage.
Are these comparisons independent?
Yes. Indian Broker Test is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any broker. Rankings and comparisons use only published official data; gaps are shown as Not Disclosed.
Sources
- Zerodha - official website - https://zerodha.com
- Zerodha - official pricing - https://zerodha.com/charges/
- Angel One - official website - https://www.angelone.in
- Angel One - official pricing - https://www.angelone.in/pricing